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Tenant advocate decries 'troubling' ruling that let landlord hike rent by 27 per cent
VANCOUVER - A legal advocate for tenants says the B.C. government should take swift action to get rid of a regulation allowing landlords to apply for rent increases far bigger than otherwise allowed. ...
Aug 15, 2024
Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's fisheries minister says he hopes recently announced federal funding can help develop oysters that are resistant to a parasite that is threatening a fishery vital...
Aug 15, 2024
Trump hits Harris on inflation and economics in remarks at his New Jersey golf club
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that Americans are struggling with massive price hikes that he blamed on Vice President Kamala Harris, looking to saddle his new Dem...
Aug 15, 2024
Quarterback Trevor Harris back in action for Roughriders' clash with Alouettes
REGINA - Trevor Harris may not be at 100 per cent physically but after missing six games, the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback is ready to get back on the field on Friday night against the Montrea...
Aug 15, 2024
District gives 'all clear,' rescinds evacuation alert due to Shetland Creek wildfire
An all-clear notice has been given for most residents placed on evacuation alert or forced from their homes in B.C.'s southern Interior due to a wildfire that was sparked more than a month ago. The Th...
Aug 15, 2024
Defending champ Duke will have to contend with Ames, Els at Rogers Charity Classic
CALGARY - One year ago, Ken Duke won the 2023 Shaw Charity Classic at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club for his first PGA Tour Champions title in his 100th career start. Back to defend his title at...
Aug 15, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says legislation on school pronouns coming after September
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation on pronouns in schools after classes begin in September. Smith says the new policy requiring parents to be noti...
Aug 15, 2024
Bloc leader says he is shocked by millions in 'juicy' bonuses awarded to CBC execs
OTTAWA - The $18.4 million CBC/Radio-Canada awarded in bonuses to its employees this year is shocking, Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet said. He also said bonuses at the public broadcaster ar...
Aug 15, 2024
Conservative MP calls for emergency committee meeting to study violence against women
OTTAWA - A Conservative member of Parliament is calling for an emergency meeting to launch a study on violence against women. Michelle Ferreri has written a letter to fellow MPs on the House of Common...
Aug 15, 2024
Detroit judge who ordered teen into jail clothes, handcuffs during field trip is sidelined
DETROIT (AP) - A Detroit judge who ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs on a field trip to his courtroom will be off the bench while undergoing "necessary training," the court's chief ju...
Aug 15, 2024